Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-03
MAKING REPUTATION.

Our Jefferson boys usually make their
mark-more: they write their names high
up and on the outer wall The following
We take from recent issue Of the St. Paul
I Minnesota Pioneer Pres concerning our
young friend C. 7. Butcher It was case
Of shootirg-a clear ease, not in the sense
that our former countyman cleared his eli
ent, but a clear case Of ofshooting. and he ap-
peared for the Prisoaer and got all he evi-
dently expected the jury recon-
meudation to judicial elemency. The Press
says:
The case came up for hearing before
Judge Kelly, and the court room WAS crowd
ed With friends Of both parties. There vas
more than the usual gathering Of attorneys
too; not because Of unusual interest in the
ease, but because 4 young attorney was 70
make his maiden bow ia St. Paul a. GRIM
iual LAWYER. c. T. Butcher was the lawyer
referred 10, he conducting the defense, while
Judge Egan looked after the interests Of the
state. The testimony was barren Of inter-
est, except to the parties concerned, but the
spectators, and even Judge Kelly smiled
occasionally during the arguments Of coul-
sci.
Judge Egan began bis argument for the
state in his usual rambling, conversational
manner. aud from the brevity Of bis re-
marks created the Impression lhat either he
was satisfied that he had a sure ease, or was
willing to give his opponent every oppor-
tunity to clear his client Bat after time
he warmed TO his text, and began hiring
the roof aud rafting windows with bis elo-
quence.
"Why, gentlemen" he yelled, you be-
lieve. and believe, and the learned coun-
sci for the other side believes that this man
Is guilty.
T don't believe anything Of the sort"
| interrupted Mr Butcher sayagely. 4
would have done the SAME thing myself.
Then Mr.. Egau smiled and stated that he
used neither vociferogs defamation noe elo-
quence in presenting bis ease, whereapon
the audience, remembering the previous
thunder tones Of the gentleman, also smiled
Uttered, 10 flct-and Sheriff Richter
looked omilous and reached for his gavel.
Mr. Butcher was evidently nervous when
be began his plea. He knew that a score
Of attorneys were present simply 70 criii-
else hi. efforts, bat be gradually recovered
| full self-p,ssession and made an eloquent
appeal for the prisoner. he evileuly bad
| his clients cause az heart, for the reason
that. being nati7e Of the South, be is more
or less familiar with the code that finds a
verdict Of justifabls homicide in resent
ment Of a slap iu the face. The climax Of
his argument was almost a prayer, and the
| language came 80 near being a charge TO the
jury that the lawyers present expected Judge
Kelly to chide the speaker. 50 impassioned
was hi. appeal for acquittal, the court in
bis charge took occasion 10 warn the jury
against prejudice caused by the eloquence
Of defendants counsel.
The case went To the jury shortly before
/ 8 o'clock. and after being out 4 short time 4
verdict Of guilty vas returned, bat with the
recommendation that the court exercise his
power and make the sentence as light ~
possible Reid viii be arraigned for SEN
tence this morning. and viii be sent % still
water ior two years unless Judge Kelly A.
dopts the suggestion Of the jury.
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